Is CVE-2019-16382 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2019-16382 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2019-16382 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2019-16382 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-16382?

CVE-2019-16382 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2019-16382

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 19, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Ivanti Workspace Control 10.3.110.0. One is able to bypass Ivanti's FileGuard folder protection by renaming the WMTemp work folder used by PowerGrid. A malicious PowerGrid XML file can then be created, after which the folder is renamed back to its original value. Also, CVE-2018-15591 exploitation can consequently be achieved by using PowerGrid with the /SEE parameter to execute the arbitrary command specified in the XML file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-16382 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.